04.20.08 Downey, CA - From a first hand account, the 50th Anniversary Celebration was a success. The new owner of the coming Bob's Big Boy Jim Louder, Adriene Biondo Chair of the MODCOM, as well as many friendly folks from the Friends of Johnie's, The Coalition to Save Harvey's Broiler, and locals joined in the celebration of both Johnie's 50th Anniversary and the recent good news that Bob's Big Boy has signed a long term lease. According to Bob's owner Jim Louder, every attempt will be made to keep as much of the huge landmark marquee intact while the change over to Bob's Big Boy signage is made.

A panoramic view of the eventPhoto courtesy John Eng

UPDATE 04/28/08 : More photos added below!

Photos from April 19, 2008 50th Anniversary Cruise

Classic cars gathered in the parking lotPhoto by RoadsidePeek.com

Classic cars from Friends of Johnie's membersPhoto by RoadsidePeek.com